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YT08 ZKZ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,260 mi
Last recorded143,260 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 ZKZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 143,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 141,881 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 140,623 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S And O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 132,330 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 132,330 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 114,283 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,589 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 96,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Advise front brake discs corroded

Advise front brake pads low

Advise n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2016 88,261 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,559 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,029 miles

Offside front tyre has multiple spilts is side wall close to cords

Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,223 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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YT08 ZKZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT08 ZKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YT08 ZKZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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